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Lesson Num.7 no pain no gain

Warming up - Tongue Twisters (15 minutes)

  1. /æ/ "The cat ran after the man with a black hat."
  2. "Ann and Andy had an apple and a banana."
  3. "The fat rat sat on a flat mat in a hat."
  4. "Sally sang a sad song about a sandy land."
  5. "Pat packs a batch of snacks in a sack."
  6. /ŋ/ "The king's song clung to the climbing swing."
  7. "Long strings of strong springs swing in the wind."
  8. "Binging on bananas brings a longing for something tangy."
  9. "The wings of the young swans are strong."
  10. "Singing along, the penguin swung to the ringing gong."
  11. /ɹ/ "Rick rolled rapidly round the rocky road."
  12. "Rita's rabbit rarely runs around."
  13. "Robert ran rings around the rugged rocks."
  14. "Rachel's red roses really radiate."
  15. "Roger races rapidly, reaching ridges."

LoopBack (20 minutes)

What is your favourite English proverb or saying?

What is the recent English word you're stumble upon?

What is your day routine as an English learner?

How you're struggle with distractions?

Proverbs And Sayings

Definitions

Here are the definitions of proverbs and sayings:

  • Proverb: A proverb is a short, commonly known expression that imparts traditional wisdom, truth, or moral advice. Proverbs are often metaphorical and have been passed down through generations, encapsulating cultural values and shared experiences. An example would be "Actions speak louder than words."
  • Saying: A saying is a general term that refers to any well-known phrase or expression that conveys a truth or observation about life. Sayings often include proverbs but can also encompass other forms of popular expressions, such as idioms or adages. They are typically less formal than proverbs. An example of a saying is "The early bird catches the worm."

While both proverbs and sayings encapsulate shared knowledge, proverbs typically convey specific moral lessons, whereas sayings may include a broader range of expressions about life and human nature.

Samples

Here are ten proverbs and sayings that emphasize the values of diligence and patience:

  1. "Patience is a virtue."
  2. "Good things come to those who wait."
  3. "The early bird catches the worm."
  4. "Slow and steady wins the race."
  5. "Rome wasn't built in a day."
  6. "All things are difficult before they are easy."
  7. "Perseverance conquers all things."
  8. "A watched pot never boils."
  9. "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
  10. "He who hesitates is lost."

These proverbs and sayings highlight the importance of steady effort and the value of waiting for rewarding results.

Here are ten proverbs and sayings that touch on the themes of stupidity and a lack of patience:

  1. "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
  2. "Haste makes waste."
  3. "A fool and his money are soon parted."
  4. "Look before you leap."
  5. "There's no fool like an old fool."
  6. "Talk is cheap; actions speak louder than words."
  7. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
  8. "Cutting corners may lead to greater cost in the long run."
  9. "The more haste, the less speed."
  10. "Act in haste, repent at leisure."

These proverbs and sayings warn against impulsive actions and highlight the pitfalls of imprudence and impatience.

Full List

You can find and learn them on WikiPedia.

YouTube Shadowing

I would like to propose an exercise for enhancing pronunciation fluency called "YouTube Shadowing". To begin, find a video clip that interests you and launch it. Make sure to turn on the captions to follow along. After listening to each sentence, pause the video and replicate the sentence, mimicking the presenter's pronunciation as closely as possible. Continue this process, repeating as needed, to refine your pronunciation skills and improve your fluency.

I would suggest to use materials from this channel.